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The Surgical/Trauma ICU is a 16
bed multidisciplinary critical care unit
that primarily cares for complex
critically ill surgical and multi-trauma patients
and their families. As Central New York's only
Level One Trauma Center we care for the most
critically injured patients from a 14 county
referral area from the Canadian border to
Pennsylvania.

In addition to the trauma patient,
the unit's primary patient population includes:
general, ENT, vascular, orthopedic, transplant,
and genitourinary surgery. We also care for
neurosurgical, thoracic, and medical ICU
patients.

Quality of Care

The Surgical/Trauma ICU staff is committed to
providing the highest quality multidisciplinary
care to both patients and families. A
collaborative team of nurses, physicians,
respiratory therapists, physical and
occupational therapists, case managers, social
workers, clergy, and dieticians provide care
driven by best practice. The use of this
multidisciplinary approach allows us to achieve
optimal results and is a source of
satisfaction for both patients and staff.

Education

Orientation of new staff is competency based
and follows a partnership model where the
orientee is encouraged to lead the process as
much as possible. This provides a safe
environment for growth and development for
staff that are new to the critical care
environment. Formal classroom training is
provided in conjunction with unit based
hands-on education from unit based
preceptors and experienced unit staff.
Opportunities for professional growth and
development are nurtured and supported by
the unit based Clinical Trainer, Unit Leadership
Team and a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

Professional certification and recertification as
a CCRN® is financially supported and
encouraged. The Unit is particularly proud of
its growing number of certified nurses.

The Surgical/Trauma ICU staff also
coordinates and presents the annual
Innovations in Care Nursing Symposium.
Growing since 1999, this symposium boasts an
annual attendance of over 150 participants and
attracts both regional and nationally known
speakers who are involved in setting current
trends and best practices in the critical care environment.